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RECORD-SETTING RAMPAGE

History continues to be made on the hardwood for Wagner’s Ashlyn Koupal, and the Lady Raiders’ senior is doing it in dominant fashion.

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LADY PIRATES TOP HANSON BEAVERS 49-42

Avon 19 8 10 12 49

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PIRATES OUTLAST HANSON IN TRIPLE-OT THRILLER

The Avon Pirates battled through three overtimes to earn a hard-fought 74-69 victory over Hanson in an exciting boys basketball matchup.

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CAROLE BARTUNEK

Carole Lea Bartunek, 88, of Yankton, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, Carole’s warmth and laughter touched all who knew her. She will be remembered as someone who loved deeply, gave selflessly, and filled every room she entered with joy; besides giving the best hugs!

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SHARON JESPERSEN

Visitation with a sharing of memories for Sharon (Ratzlaff) Jespersen, 81, of Freeman, will be held Saturday, January 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Friedensburg Bible Church, rural Avon. Burial is intheFriedensburgCemetery. PetersFuneralChapelinAvon is in charge of arrangements.

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THE ONE ISSUE SOUTH DAKOTA TOWNS AGREE IS HOLDING THEM BACK

MURDO, S.D. – When a group of two dozen economic development leaders gathered in this central South Dakota city in November, they were asked to list the top challenges to growth and prosperity in their communities.

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